Security Clearance Electrical Engineer

KRAIG NORBERT BRANNER *************@*******.***

cell: 408-***-****

OBJECTIVE: Seeking a position in RF electrical engineering and systems technology, where

experienced research, design, test, and integration skills can be put to best use.

EXPERIENCE:

2024- Comtech Telecommunications {Active Security Clearance}

2024

Sr. RF Product Engineer

Created and developed an automated end to end RF and Analog link budget calculator-tool that included Gain/Loss (GL), Noise Figure (NF), Noise Power Density (NPD), Carrier to 3rd order Intermodulation (C3IM) with Output 3rd Intercept point (OIP3) computations such that system and subsystem designs can be systematically calculated/simulated prior to manufacturing build purposes.

Tested multiple circuit card assemblies in the Ka/Ku spectrums which allowed systems architectures to operate within given customer specifications.

Troubleshot and repaired numerous RF/IF systems and subsystems from C to Q band frequencies assisting both engineering and production/manufacturing such that TWTA systems could be shipped to the end customer in a timely fashion.

2022- Lockheed Martin Missiles and Space Systems Division {Active Security Clearance}

2024

Sr. RF Electrical Engineer (Level 5)

Assisted with complex designs with respect to multifaceted point to point mixed signal radio system(s) for a specialized Intercontinental-Ballistic-Missile program.

Designed and tested multiple circuit card assemblies by procuring Mil-Spec and COTS components within the build(s) towards high frequency (Ka/Ku bands) prototype module types.

Within a classified and highly secured laboratory, performed integration of multiple point

to point radio systems and demonstrated to the U.S Government Customer through

test and analysis (PDR) that said system was ready for production and manufacturing’s

usage. {Lockheed Martin secured a 17-billion-dollar contract with the US Government

contract partially due to this accomplishment}

2017- Spectranetix (Pacific Defense. Inc) Military Systems Division

2022

Sr. Systems Electrical Engineer

Designed complex mixed signal system configuration setup for S-Band Tactical SIGINT platform utilizing Software Define Radio’s (SDR’s) in the 2 to 4 GHz Frequency range

Performed customer test diagnostics on Lockheed Martin complex tactical transmit and receive surveillance and jamming systems using Software Define Radio in Ku-Band Frequencies (SDR’s){Delivered to end-user ahead of schedule and under budget}.

Performed test and Integration and analysis on various RF/Analog and digital circuits.

PCB’s, Antenna Receiver and Transmitter systems and sub-systems. {Specialized units delivered international customer(s) under budget and ahead of schedule}

Implemented testing and troubleshooting for High Freq. Tx/Rx CCA's (up to 18.0 GHz)

Authored all Test Plans/Procedure’s for various customer’s Including Lockheed Martin and Pacific Defense Inc (Internal)

2007- Space Systems Loral (MDA/SSL)

2017

Sr. RF Payload Systems Engineer/ RF Component Design Engineering Specialist

RF Payload System’s Engineer for “Hughes Network Jupiter I” Satellite System: Return Communications Repeater System

Accountable for front-end system design/analysis for 60 User-beam to 15 Gateway + 2 Backup Gateway multi-transponder network configurations

Accountable for System test for panel phase through Compact Antenna Range (CATR) performance verification + In Orbit Testing

Telemetry Control & Ranging RF System’s Engineer for “TerreStar” Satellite System

Accountable for system design (Including RF Link Budget Work) and analysis for dual CMD Receiver to dual Telemetry Transceiver in conjunction with Orbit Raising Communications configuration

In-Orbit-Testing (IOT): Sat on Command-Station for the entire test-campaign included with Orbit Raising to correct orbital slot. Also, it included performance, verification and monitoring

Design and Responsible Engineer for (8/2 GHz:14/12 GHz:17/12GHz Conversions) Receiver/Downconverter unit(s) for the “Sirius-Radio”, “IntelSat-36”, “Amazonas-5” and “BSAT-4” Satellite Systems platforms

Accountable for front-end design utilizing micro-strip technology with MIC/MMIC devices, analysis and test for engineering (w/ RF Probe Station analysis) and production models through programmatic schedule and Satellite panel implementation

Design and Responsible Engineer for Ka-Band (28/31 GHz) Low Noise Amplifier’s (LNA’s) for both “Sky-Perfect JCSAT-6” and “HispaSat” Satellite Systems

Accountable for front-end design utilizing micro-strip technology with MIC/MMIC devices (w/ RF Probe Station analysis), for test engineering.

2003- EDO (ITT corp.) Military Systems Division {Active Security Clearance}

2007

Sr. Production Systems Engineer/Production Supervisor

Performed customer Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) on complex tactical radar and surveillance system AR900 {Delivered to end-user ahead of schedule and under budget}.

Lead and assisted in manufacturing and testing complex CS-3701 ESM and Radar

System through entire integration test process.

Performed RF/IF test qualifications on various RF/Analog and digital circuit PCB’s,

Antenna Receiver and Transmitter systems and sub-systems

2001- TITAN Inc. (L-3 Communications) SIGINT Division {Active Security Clearance}

2003

RF/Analog Product Sustaining Engineer

Designed SW-205 high-speed RF/Digital Data subsystem to interface with complex

MD-405 2Ghz radio and antenna configuration. {Over 100 units sold to end-user}

Re-designed LO1/LO2 low power frequency oscillator for on board digital phase-

locked-loop circuitry.

Re-designed CSIU control and sense circuitry to redirect power management of

telescopic antenna mast system

2000- VYYO, Inc.

2001

RF Products Manager/ Sr. Systems Integration Engineer

Created, organized, and managed RF Networking Lab from ground level up.

Led the RF and Network team to successfully qualify VYYO’s first Broadband Wireless

System through full Federal Communications Commission’s guideline procedure

Designed, integrated and qualified full system setup for High-speed Broadband

Communications Network.

Created network to test and characterize various transceiver and transverter products at

MMDS, LMDS, 3.5GHz, and 10GHz frequencies.

1998- Applied Signal Technology

2000

Electrical Engineer, Member of the Technical Staff (MTS)

Integration with various Communications Systems (Demodulators, Decoders

CCA's) utilizing numerous modulation techniques including BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM,

4 QAM, 32QAM, 64 QAM,128QAM, and 256QAM signals. {Over 100 CCA's tested}

Designed, constructed and debugged test setup for evaluation of

Digital Decoder CCA’s with TMS 320C3 using 3V/5V DSP Emulator.

Investigated and solved card level problems involving digital hardware, firmware, and analog (140 MHz IF) debugging.

1988 - BOEING (ARGO Systems), Inc. Military Defense Systems

1998

Electrical Engineer/Test Engineer (RF/Microwave/Analog/Digital)

Designed filter control circuitry for Naval Ship Early Warning System.

Designed and manufactured multi-use test fixture for APECS II Bearing Receiver Unit.

Performed RF/IF test qualifications on various antenna receiver, transmitter systems and sub-systems (0.5 GHz to 18 GHz/ 250 MHz to 500 MHz).

Implemented testing for High Frequency Synthesizer CCA's (0.5 - 18.0 GHz)

EDUCATION: San Jose State University

Bachelor of Science Degree, Industrial Technology, 1988

Concentration: Electronics and Computers

Minor: Business Management

Cogswell Polytechnical College

Bachelor of Science Degree, Electrical Engineering, 1997 (Cum Laude)

Concentration: RF/Analog/Digital

Santa Clara University

Graduate coursework taken.

Concentration: Analog Circuit Design I/II

CAPABILITIES: Hardware Knowledge: Extensive experience in testing, qualifying RF/Microwave/Digital

instrument trays and complex Digital and mixed signal Circuit Control Assemblies (CCA’s).

Assorted types of subassemblies, systems, and subsystems for military applications and

commercial products.

Software Knowledge:

Programming knowledge of C, Q-Basic, 68000assy, 8085assy, Pascal.

Simulation tools such as: HFSS, ADS, AWR, CST, Sonnet

Processing tools AutoCAD, ORCAD, Excel, MS Word, and Power Point

Test Equipment Knowledge:

Network Analyzers (8510, 8720), Spectrum Analyzer, Signal Generators, Frequency Counters, Power Meters, Oscilloscopes, Anechoic Chambers, Logic Analyzers, and numerous other mixed signal instruments.

SECURITY

CLEARANCE: Current DOD Secret Clearance (Active)

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